Lieutenant Amanda Bostick is ordered to investigate why scientists on a distant outpost on the planet of Lorian are being murdered with no alarm raised. “In the past ninety days, sixteen colonists have been murdered, and nobody thought to report it until now?” When a number of scientists are mysteriously killed on an insignificant scientific outpost on the planet of Loria and no alarm is raised, Commander Rickets of the Galactic Space Arm (GSA) is angered that no one can explain why. Rickets orders Lieutenant Amanda Bostick along with two armed Guardians, Sergeant Hamoud and Corporal Nasim, to investigate. All three have faced setbacks in their careers and time is against them: the GSA is demanding answers within ten days. But they have no idea what to expect as there are few reports on the planet. Why are the scientists being killed? Is there more to the mission than first appears? Are the sentient Lorians who inhabit the planet more of a threat than the GSA realize?

When an alien spacecraft four times the size of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier enters the solar system, tensions run hot within the UN, but the alien vessel doesn't approach Earth. Instead, it sits off at L4, over a hundred million miles from Earth, baffling scientists from around the world. Chris 'Crash' Williams leads an international crew to investigate the appearance of this ghost ship, but he quickly learns that the spacecraft isn't as dead as it seems. Ghosts was inspired by Arthur C. Clarke’s 1973 novel Rendezvous with Rama , which went on to win the Nebula Award for Best Novel, the Hugo Award for Best Novel, and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award. Rendezvous with Rama is a classic. It examined a plausible, realistic alien encounter, considering not only the physics involved but also the inevitable politics and religious implications. FIRST CONTACT is a series of stand-alone novels that explore humanity's first interaction with extraterrestrial life. This series is similar to BLACK MIRROR or THE TWILIGHT ZONE in that the series is based on a common theme rather than common characters. This allows these books to be read in any order. Technically, they're all first as they all deal with how we might initially respond to contact with aliens, exploring the social, political, religious, and scientific aspects of First Contact.

Kezia Berel is a newly sworn Justice Keeper on the troubled world of Ragnos, where inequality runs rampant and the powerful thrive at the expense of the forgotten. When unrest spills into the streets, Kez decides to take a stand. This moment will change the course or her life, as her defiance puts her in the crosshairs of a group of mercenaries... and something far more dangerous working in the shadows. Dragged into a clandestine world of telepaths, techno-savants, and Field Binders, Kez uncovers a conspiracy threatening to reignite the war between Ragnos and Leyria, a conflict that once nearly destroyed them both. Guided by the enigmatic leader Miri Nin Valia, Kez joins a ragtag crew determined to stop the coming catastrophe. Forced to confront unsettling truths about herself, can she accept the role she is to play in her world's future? A story of rebellion, found family and hope, THE NEW KA'ADRI is a science fiction adventure set in the Epic Literary Universe by R.S. Penney.

“I freaking love it… Fast-paced, action-packed… Had me hooked from page one… Nail-biting… Kept me turning the pages” Leannaslovesbooks , ????? War rages between the stars. A ruthless empire crushes all resistance. And one ex-soldier will decide the fate of humanity… The Paragon empire reduces cities to dust and devastates entire planets. Independent star systems fall one by one… until none remain. Fear keeps the population obedient, but rebels and outlaws hide in the shadows. After decades of fighting, Lax VanDunn is free. Sold to the Paragon military as a child and shaped into a perfect soldier, war is the only life he’s ever known. When he’s released from the army at last, he swears he’s never going back. Now, Lax works as a salvager, raiding abandoned spacecraft. When an ancient warship is discovered floating in deep space, Lax realizes it contains a priceless secret that could shatter the Paragon’s grip on the galaxy . Lax never wanted to be a hero. But the Paragon took everything from him—and now he has a chance to strike back. Can he plan an impossible heist, and lead an inexperienced crew through the ship’s lethal defences? Or will the Paragon snatch away his prize—and humanity’s last chance of freedom? An absolutely thrilling science-fiction adventure of tension, intrigue and hard-hitting action, Starship Salvager is perfect for fans of James S.A. Corey, Marko Kloos and Craig Alanson. Starship Salvager was previously published as Vanguard Strike . See why readers love Starship Salvager : “ I DEVOURED this book! Think Firefly - space, mercenaries, found family… and so much more… What a banger of a first novel. I was engrossed in this story from the start .” Goodreads reviewer, ????? “I was obsessed … found myself racing through chapters. It's so good!! Packed with action from the off.” staceywh_17 , ????? “ What a ride! … Had me hooked from start to finish. The pacing was fast… and there were plenty of twists that genuinely caught me off guard— I never knew what was coming next .” Goodreads reviewer, ????? “ An awesome adventure! It's action packed… So much tension and excitement … 10/10 recommend.” Rollinsreadsbooks , ????? “ I was HOOKED! Riveting… A masterpiece in storytelling!!! Amazing.” Netgalley reviewer, ????? “Compelling and vivid… A high-powered , electric story… will keep military SF fans reading! ” Jeremy Szal, author of Stormblood “ Heists, super-soldiers, monsters, mysteries , there’s something for everyone here… with a verve and energy that sweeps you along .” M.R. Carey, bestselling author of The Girl with All the Gifts “This book was so good… I loved these characters! ... Action packed … A must read for any sci-fi fan.” Kimpossible.not.to.read , ?????

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